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WorksheetsDPS ROUND 2 QUIZ (2025-26)
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 7mins
Ajanta Caves are famous for which form of art?
Sculpture
Mural paintings
Terracotta art
Miniature paintings
What is the traditional art form of Warli painting associated with?
Odisha
Maharashtra
West Bengal
Gujarat
Raja Ravi Varma is best known for blending:
Abstract symbolism with Mughal art
Realism with Indian mythological themes
Folk styles with surrealism
Modernism with tribal traditions
Which Indian painting tradition flourished under Mughal patronage and combined Persian and Indian styles?
Madhubani
Pattachitra
Miniature painting
Kalamkari
Pattachitra paintings, characterized by mythological themes and intricate borders, are native to which Indian state?
West Bengal
Odisha
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Who painted the iconic work titled Bharat Mata in 1905?
Rabindranath Tagore
Abanindranath Tagore
Nandalal Bose
Jamini Roy
Where is the Sangeet Natak Akademi located?
Mumbai
Kolkata
New Delhi
Chennai
The Rudra Veena is associated with genre of Hindustani music?
Thumri
Dhrupad
Khayal
Gazal
Identify the following who played Sehnai
Ustad Bismillah Khan
Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan
S. Ballesh
None of the above
Which of the following texts is considered the earliest Indian treatise on drama, dance, and music?
Sangita Ratnakara
Abhinaya Darpana
Natyashastra
Natya Manorama
The Kumbh Mela is held every how many years at a given location?
6 years
3 years
12 years
5 years
Which Indian cultural festival is known for showcasing tribal and folk traditions and is held annually in Bhubaneswar?
Surajkund Mela
Hornbill Festival
Konark Dance Festival
Adivasi Mela
The word 'Sathyameva Jayate' is taken from __________
Yajur Veda
Atharva Veda
Mundaka Upanishad
Sam Veda
Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of embroidery?
Lucknow
Hyderabad
Jaipur
Mysore
Which of the following is not a UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage from India?
Kumbh Mela
Vedic Chanting
Yoga
Ramlila of Ramnagar
Which Indian artist is associated with abstract art and the Bindu motif?
M. F. Husain
S. H. Raza
Jamini Roy
Raja Ravi Varma
Who was the first Indian to receive international recognition for his paintings in the 1930s in Europe?
Raja Ravi Varma
Rabindranath Tagore
Amrita Sher-Gil
Nandalal Bose
Nandalal Bose was closely associated with which Indian movement?
Progressive Artists' Group
Bengal School of Art
Bombay School of Art
Madras Art Movement
Consider the following statements about the Santoor:
1. The santoor is a hammered string instrument traditionally used in Kashmiri classical music.
2. It is a wind instrument that uses a double-reed mechanism.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
The 'sitar' is a traditional stringed instrument from which country?
Iran
India
Egypt
Turkey
Which of the following is a percussion instrument?
Flute
Tabla
Violin
Trumpet
The 'pan flute' is a traditional instrument in which region?
East Asia
Middle East
South America
Northern Europe
It is performed with a mix of hand gestures (mudras) and facial expressions, and is predominantly performed in the temples of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Identify the dance form.
Bharatanatyam
Odissi
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Which of the following is a popular tribal dance performed in the state of Himachal Pradesh, typically during the festival of Kullu Dussehra?
Dhamyal
Kachhi Ghodi
Nati
Ghoomar
Which of the following dance forms is known for using the padhant (recitation of rhythmic syllables) and abhinaya (expressive acting), especially during the performance of religious themes?
Kuchipudi
Kathakali
Bharatanatyam
Kathak
The Bharatanatyam dance form is divided into different components. Which of the following is NOT one of the components?
Alarippu
Varnam
Jatiswaram
Odissi
The Sattriya dance form of Assam is traditionally performed by monks in the monasteries during the festivals. What is the most significant theme depicted in this dance?
Tribal rituals
Religious devotion, especially devotion to Lord Krishna
War victories
Seasonal changes and agricultural cycles
Which renowned Indian dancer is considered a pioneer in the field of contemporary Bharatanatyam and has contributed significantly to its international popularity?
Rukmini Devi Arundale
Pandit Birju Maharaj
Mallika Sarabhai
Uday Shankar
Which dance form combines dance, music, and acting, and is known for quicksilver movements and graceful expressions?
Bharatanatyam
Kuchipudi
Kathak
Kathakali
Rajgir Mahotsav is celebrated in which state?
Rajasthan
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Chakan Gaan-Ngai, a post-harvest festival, is celebrated in which Indian state?
Manipur
Sikkim
Meghalaya
Arunachal Pradesh
Statement 1: The festival of Chhath Puja is celebrated primarily in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, where devotees offer prayers to the Sun God for health, prosperity, and well-being.
Statement 2: The festival lasts for three days and involves fasting, bathing in sacred rivers, and making offerings to the rising and setting sun.
Which of the following statement is correct?
Both statements are correct
Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect, but Statement 2 is correct
Both statements are incorrect
Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
Bihu-Assam
Onam-Andhra Pradesh
Pongal - Tamil Nadu
Baisakhi-Punjab
Which demon king in Hindu mythology was granted a boon by Lord Brahma, making him nearly invincible against gods, but he was ultimately defeated by Lord Vishnu in his avatar of Narasimha?
Ravana
Hiranyakashipu
Mahishasura
Kumbhakarna
Which of the following was a boon granted by Lord Shiva to the demon king, Ravana, making him invincible against all except for a human?
Immortality
Strength beyond imagination
Indestructibility
Victory over all gods
In the folktale of Tenali Raman, what is the primary role of the character Tenali Raman?
A king
A scholar
A fool
A wise man who uses wit to solve problems
Which legendary figure is associated with the creation of the Mahabharata by dictating it to Lord Ganesha?
Vyasa
Brahma
Vishnu
Shiva
The story of The Tortoise and the Hare, where the slow and steady tortoise wins the race against the faster hare, is an example of a folktale from which tradition?
Indian
Greek
Chinese
Aesop's Fables
In the Panchatantra, what animal is known for being wise and often plays a significant role in the lessons of the tales?
Fox
Crow
Lion
Elephant
Who was the teacher of the Kauravas and Pandavas in the Mahabharata?
Dronacharya
Kripacharya
Veda Vyasa
Bhishma
